Quick Summary:

  • Q: Why do most places restrict where dogs can go?
  • A: Due to local health regulations, most places only allow dogs onto patios and porches.
  • Q: Are there any restaurants with special facilities for dogs?
  • A: Yes, places like Mutts Canine Cantina in Dallas have spacious dog runs attached to their outdoor spaces.
  • Q: What do these special facilities offer for dogs?
  • A: These facilities allow dogs to roam freely and enjoy themselves to their hearts’ content.


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1. Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
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2. Barking Dog Restaurant, NYC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Barking Dog Restaurant, NYC | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
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3. Creekside American Bistro, Sedona, AZ

Category: Activities
Creekside American Bistro, Sedona, AZ | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Creekside American Bistro

4. Le Diplomate, Washington DC

Le Diplomate, Washington DC | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Le Diplomate

5. Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill, Ocean City, MD

Category: Food & Drink
Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill, Ocean City, MD | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill

6. Mutts Canine Cantina, Dallas, TX

Mutts Canine Cantina, Dallas, TX | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Mutts Canine Cantina

7. O.H.S.O. Eatery & NanoBrewery, Phoenix, AZ

Category: Food & Drink
O.H.S.O. Eatery & NanoBrewery, Phoenix, AZ | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© O.H.S.O. Eatery & NanoBrewery

8. Dog Friendly Restaurants: On The Rocks, Lewes, DE

Category: Food & Drink
Dog Friendly Restaurants: On The Rocks, Lewes, DE | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© On The Rocks

9. Park Bench Cafe, Huntington Beach, CA

Category: Activities
Park Bench Cafe, Huntington Beach, CA | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Park Bench Cafe

10. Pub Dog Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Category: Activities
Pub Dog Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Pub Dog Colorado

11. Rita's on the River, San Antonio, TX

Category: Activities
Rita's on the River, San Antonio, TX | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Rita's on the River

12. Rogers Park Social Club, Chicago, IL

Category: Activities
Rogers Park Social Club, Chicago, IL | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Rogers Park Social Club

13. Sail Pavilion, Tampa, FL

Sail Pavilion, Tampa, FL | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Sail Pavilion

14. Sea Glass Restaurant at Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Category: Accommodations
Sea Glass Restaurant at Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, ME | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
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15. Sunny Point Café, Asheville, NC

Category: Activities
Sunny Point Café, Asheville, NC | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Sunny Point Café

16. The Continental, Naples, FL

The Continental, Naples, FL | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
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17. The Crab Shack, Tybee Island, GA

Romantic Islands
The Crab Shack, Tybee Island, GA | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© The Crab Shack

18. The Egg & I, Las Vegas, NV

Category: Food & Drink
The Egg & I, Las Vegas, NV | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© The Egg & I

19. The Morrison Pub, Los Angeles, CA

Category: Food & Drink
The Morrison Pub, Los Angeles, CA | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© The Morrison Pub

20. Tin Shed Garden Cafe, Portland, OR

Category: Activities
Tin Shed Garden Cafe, Portland, OR | Dog Friendly Restaurants in the USA
© Tin Shed Garden Cafe

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